Whitehead Drive is in New Broughton, Wrexham and in Wrexham district. LL11 6BZ is located in the New Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Clwyd South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitehead Drive, New Broughton, Wrexham, LL11 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LL11 6EX, LL11 6DZ, LL11 6DX, LL11 6EQ, LL11 6FB, LL11 6FD, LL11 6DP, LL11 6FA, LL11 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LL11 6BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 51.4% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LL11 6BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 30.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 14.7% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 5% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 37.1% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 92.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehead Drive was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Brymbo average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitehead Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brymbo and the 204th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in Wrexham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Whitehead Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-03-07 | £162,779 |
| 41 Whitehead Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-13 | £281,907 |
| 22 Whitehead Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-29 | £252,565 |
| 72 Whitehead Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-24 | £176,484 |
| 44 Whitehead Drive, Wrexham, Wrexham Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-03 | £224,157 |
LL11 6BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 246 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Penrhyn New Broughton Primary School Lane , New Broughton LL11 6SF | - not rated | 401 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg County School Maesteg , Brynteg LL11 6NB | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Plas Coch Ffordd Stansty , Plas Coch LL11 2BU | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tanyfron C.P. School Tanyfron Road , Tanyfron LL11 5SA | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Alyn Church Street , Gwersyllt LL11 4HB | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tingzhi-ltd | Maelor House Windsor Road, New Broughton | 503 yd | |
| Curry Kitchen | 25 Darby Road, Brynteg | 855 yd | |
| Yiannos fish bar | 23 Darby Road, Brynteg | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 2 Windsor Road, New Broughton | 524 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.